Next Service

• Waking to the Tree: Aligning Our Consciousness and Ethics with Nature

  G.A. Bradshaw May 11 | 10:30 am

  It is well known that 2500 years ago, that after sitting under the Bodhi Tree, the Buddha attained enlightenment, came to realization of deep reality. This experience led to his extensive teachings on nonviolence and wellbeing. While western translations describe the Buddha “awakening” under the Tree, eastern traditions speak of his “waking to the Tree.” The Buddha’s insights occurred when he spiritually met and came into alignment with Nature. She will talk about how coming into alignment with Nature returns our species to harmony and peace with all beings and the Earth.